05000313/LER-1980-015-01, /01T-0:on 800510,changes in Seal Pressure & Makeup Tank Level Occurred During Steady State Power Operation. Caused by Rx Coolant Pump Seal C.Seal Cartridge Rebuilt & Seal Failure Being Investigated

/01T-0:on 800510,changes in Seal Pressure & Makeup Tank Level Occurred During Steady State Power Operation. Caused by Rx Coolant Pump Seal C.Seal Cartridge Rebuilt & Seal Failure Being Investigated

ML19323E360
Person / Time
Site:	Arkansas Nuclear
Issue date:	05/19/1980
From:	Bramlett L ARKANSAS POWER & LIGHT CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
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ML19323E359	List: 05000313/LER-1980-015, Forwards LER 80-015/01T-0 05000313/LER-1980-015-01, /01T-0:on 800510,changes in Seal Pressure & Makeup Tank Level Occurred During Steady State Power Operation. Caused by Rx Coolant Pump Seal C.Seal Cartridge Rebuilt & Seal Failure Being Investigated
References
LER-80-015-01T, LER-80-15-1T, NUDOCS 8005230436
Download: ML19323E360 (1)

LER-1980-015, /01T-0:on 800510,changes in Seal Pressure & Makeup Tank Level Occurred During Steady State Power Operation. Caused by Rx Coolant Pump Seal C.Seal Cartridge Rebuilt & Seal Failure Being Investigated

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